Regression-Averse and Test Automation Strategies CTEL-TM-SM Practice Questions (Page 3)

Questions 11–15

1. 11foundation · easy

   Which of the following is an example of a policy for test automation governance?

   • AAutomated tests should be written as quickly as possible
   • BAutomated tests should never be modified after creation
   • CAll automated tests must be reviewed before being added to the CI pipeline
   • DTest automation should be performed by the development team only
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2. 12expert · hard

   A company is planning a major release that changes the authentication module and the reporting module. The authentication module is used by all users and has a high defect rate, while the reporting module is used by a small group of analysts and has been stable. The regression suite has 1,000 tests, but only 200 can be run in the available time. Which selection of tests best minimizes regression risk?

   • ARun 150 tests covering authentication and 50 tests covering reporting, since both modules are changed.
   • BRun all 200 tests on authentication only, since it is the most critical module.
   • CRun 100 tests covering authentication and 100 tests covering reporting, to treat both modules equally.
   • DRun 50 tests on authentication and 150 tests on reporting, since reporting is more complex.
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4. 13expert · hard

   A multinational company has multiple product lines with different technology stacks and release cycles. The test management wants to establish a governance policy for test automation that balances consistency with flexibility. Which policy is most appropriate?

   • ADefine a set of guiding principles and minimum standards, but allow each product line to select tools and frameworks that fit their context.
   • BAllow each product line to define its own automation strategy with no central oversight.
   • COutsource test automation to a single vendor to ensure consistent practices.
   • DMandate a single automation framework and toolset across all product lines to ensure uniformity.
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5. 14application · medium

   A startup is building a web application using React for the frontend and a Node.js backend. The team has three developers with no prior test automation experience. They need to choose an automation framework for end-to-end testing. Which framework selection best fits the project context and team capabilities?

   • AA framework that requires extensive configuration and custom coding, to allow maximum flexibility.
   • BA tool that only supports testing on a single browser, to keep the setup simple.
   • CA commercial tool with a record-and-playback feature, even if it requires a separate scripting language.
   • DAn open-source framework that uses JavaScript/TypeScript and has a gentle learning curve, such as Cypress or Playwright.
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6. 15foundation · easy

   What is the primary benefit of integrating automated tests into a continuous integration (CI) pipeline?

   • AIt ensures that all tests pass before code is written
   • BIt eliminates the need for manual testing
   • CIt reduces the number of test cases needed
   • DIt provides rapid feedback on code changes
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